Somers Point wants input on pot businesses
Neighbors EHT, O.C. taking different routes; what do residents want? By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — Members of the city’s Economic Development Advisory Commission have been working to determine what residents and other stakeholders want regarding marijuana businesses. John Helbig, a professional planner and chairman of the EDAC, said he raised the issue […]
Free concert Sunday in Somers Point
A.C. Jazz Band to perform benefit for Somers Mansion restoration By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS POINT — The Atlantic City Jazz Band is tuning up for a free concert to help focus attention on one of the city’s historical gems. The performance, scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, July 18, on the grounds of Somers […]
Market Days in Ocean City
Thursdays extra busy downtown By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY — Market Days have returned to downtown, featuring many activities to entertain shoppers as they stroll Asbury Avenue. Market Days are held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays throughout the summer and include a magician, some musicians, pony rides and live princesses throughout the […]
Fun on a summer day in Ocean City
When the weather turns hot and the sun beats down, there is no place better to go than the boardwalk and the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey. Ocean City’s beach was just chosen again as the best in New Jersey. The resort’s boardwalk also is a favorite for families with members of all ages. […]
Dredging moves forward after another debate
Council members feel they were set up, but vote for survey contract By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – A spirited debate sidelined a vote June 24 on a contract for ACT Engineers to get on track with bay and lagoon dredging, but a week later council voted 6-1 to approve that contract. The contract is […]
WWII vet turns 100
John Summers was a founder of Somers Point American Legion By ELIZABETH LITTLE/Sentinel staff NORTHFIELD — World War II U.S. Army veteran John Summers was honored Friday at Meadowview Nursing Home for turning 100 years old. The celebration consisted of a car parade with a visit from the Northfield police and fire departments and the […]
Linwood residents support weed biz
Committee also hears opposition By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff LINWOOD — Tax revenue and convenience were listed as reasons why the city should allow cannabis businesses to operate within its borders. A City Council subcommittee held an exploratory session with the public Tuesday, June 29, and the majority of those who spoke said they are […]
Councilman spent 13 days in jail
Second accuser delayed release of Cape May man By JACK FICHTER Sentinel staff CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Cape May Councilman Chris Bezaire, arrested by the county Prosecutor’s Office on June 16 on charges of invasion of privacy, cyber harassment, stalking and contempt of court, was released from jail June 28 following 13 days of incarceration. […]
Resident: Builders aren’t covering open dumpsters
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – A year ago, Ocean City resident Bob Forman complained to Ocean City Council about the proliferation of construction dumpsters left uncovered on city streets. Nearly a year later, rules have changed, but builders aren’t following them, he said. Last year, after asking council to act, he learned the […]
Sea Isle City has ongoing summer events, free Saturday night concerts
SEA ISLE CITY – Sea Isle City’s Division of Tourism Office announced the line-up for this year’s Saturday Night “Concerts Under the Stars” and details about other weekly summer events. Family Fun Nights take place on Mondays at Excursion Park, 7:30 to 9 p.m. June 28 to Aug. 30. This free children’s event combines a […]